Physiotherapy and PROCEDURE: The application of therapeutic strapping / tapping

Procedure : Tapping /Straping

DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION:

The application of taping to support and/or restrain movement of a specific joint(s) or soft tissue structure(s).

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

-           subject intolerance

-           poor skin condition

-           skin hypersensitivity /  allergy

-           circulatory insufficiency

-           excessive oedema

HAZARDS/COMPLICATIONS/PRECAUTIONS:

-           inappropriate choice of technique

-           ineffective taping

-           other musculoskeletal injury

-           skin hypersensitivity

-           inappropriate choice of tape

INFECTION CONTROL:

-           appropriate skin care of subject

-           single subject application of tapping and skin protection materials

-           appropriate disposal of clinical waste